Strategic Planning & Urban Design Lead

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hume City Council is seeking a Coordinator Strategic Planning & Urban Design to lead the City Strategy team and oversee strategic land use, development, infrastructure, and urban design initiatives across the municipality. You will guide amendments, provide expert advice to Council and stakeholders, and manage the unit’s resources.

You will mentor staff, analyse trends, develop strategic responses, and drive land use plans and infrastructure strategies while collaborating with government

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams delivering complex strategic outcomes.
• Strong time management to prioritise and deliver within timelines.
• Experience identifying stakeholder needs and shaping responses.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of technical professionals and oversee a significant work program.
• Monitor and analyse emerging strategic planning and urban design trends affecting the municipality.
• Develop land use, development and infrastructure strategies and guidelines.
• Lead strategic planning and urban design projects, including proponent led amendments.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related fields

Description du poste

Hume City Council is seeking a Coordinator Strategic Planning & Urban Design to lead the City Strategy team and oversee strategic land use, development, infrastructure, and urban design initiatives across the municipality. You will guide amendments, provide expert advice to Council and stakeholders, and manage the unit’s resources.

You will mentor staff, analyse trends, develop strategic responses, and drive land use plans and infrastructure strategies while collaborating with government